Whitey LeBlanc Collection

Wilfred (“Whitey”) LeBlanc papers on Gay Community Picnics, c. 1974-1980

Records Inventory

Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, Rochester, NY

WL-1 – Notes and planning information for GAGV Community Picnics in Monroe County, c. 1974-1980.

• Brown accordion folder labeled “GAGV Archive Picnic,” includes folders:
  • Folder: “GAGV Toga Party,” includes:
    • Invitation: Four pages of typed invitations to toga party, October 25 [no year listed].
    • Guest list: Handwritten “Guest list prospects” list, n.d.
    • List: “Mailed / RSVP” checklist, n.d.
  • Folder: “GAGV Picnic 1977” [cover lists checklist and math], includes:
    • Flyer: Yellow flyer for 2nd Annual Gay Community Picnic, 1975 (2 copies)
    • Letter: From Robert Sweeney of GAGV to Dept. of Recreation, re: confirmation of shelters at Genesee Valley Park, for July 24, 1977.
    • Menu: Typed proposed menu for 1977 Gay Community Picnic, c. 1977 (2 copies).
    • List: Handwritten proposed menu, n.d.
    • Notes: Eight pages of notes on food, program, publicity, security, sponsors, etc. 1977.
  • Folder: “78 Picnic 78” [cover lists phone numbers], includes:
    • Finance report: “1978 Gay Community Picnic Finance Report,” budgets, 1978 (15 copies).
    • Notes: Seven pages of notes on budget, food, etc. 1978.
    • Memo: From Wilfred (“Whitey”) LeBlanc of GAGV to “all organizations within (or allied to) Rochester’s Gay Community,” re: 1978 Gay Community Picnic, July 16, 1978.
    • Memo: From Whitey LeBlanc and Pat Collins of GAGV to Prospective Picnic Supporters, c. 1977 [not 1978].
    • Letter: From Wilfred LeBlanc of GAGV to Monroe County Parks Dept. re: reservation of shelter at Genesee Valley Park, for July 16, 1978.
  • Folder: “79 Picnic 79” [cover lists sponsors and phone numbers], includes:
    • Finance report: “1978 Gay Community Picnic Finance Report,” budgets, 1978 (3 copies).
    • Notes: 12 pages of notes on food, budget, planning, etc. 1979.
    • Receipts: Approx. 20 receipts from vendors for GAGV picnics, ranging from 1976-1979 and undated.
    • Letter: From Wilfred LeBlanc of GAGV to Monroe County Parks Dept. re: reservation of shelter and special permit for Genesee Valley Park, for July 15, 1979.
  • Folder: “80 Picnic Expenses” [cover lists number of attendees at picnics from 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, and 1980], includes:
    • Envelope: “1980 Picnic Expense Receipts,” containing receipts, c. 1980.
    • List: “1980 Sponsors,” list of sponsors for GAGV picnic, 1980.